John Hicks has experience scrutinizing prosecution experts and using defense experts that draw upon all types of forensic evidence derived from biological (e.g., DNA, fingerprints) and all other forms of trace evidence, mechanical, audio/visual, computer data, financial, and other personal and psychiatric records.
Bank Robbery Charge Dismissed After Forensic Engineer Disproves Video Evidence Match
Dismissal of bank robbery charge following the presentation by a forensic engineer who utilized robbery video and in-bank structural analysis to show the defendant was the wrong size.
Acquittal for Malicious Explosion resulting from cross exam of a federal arson expert demonstrating the explosive device failed to meet the legal definition of a bomb.
Hung Jury in Washington for a Cold Case Homicide Using Defense DNA Expert
Use of a defense DNA expert and cross-examination of a state DNA expert resulted in the first hung jury in Washington for a cold case homicide.
Agreed Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity in 1st Degree Murder
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity for 1st Degree Murder of a prominent radio station owner by the husband.
Forgery Charge Dismissed After Presenting Comparative Handwriting Samples
Dismissal of forgery matter after defense submission of comparative handwriting samples.
Two Drug Dealing Charges Reduced to Possession Through Trial Scrutiny of Video Evidence
Client charged with two counts of drug dealing convicted of mere possession following defense trial scrutiny of video evidence.
Dismissal of Kidnap, Rape, Assault Charges After Defense Investigation and Polygraph
Dismissal of kidnap, rape, assault charge against a state corrections officer following defense investigation and defense polygraph.
Vehicular Homicide Charge Reduced to Negligence, Sentencing Range About 2 Years
Client truck driver charged with Vehicular Homicide, two counts of Vehicular Assault, both based on reckless driving. Forensic reconstructionist disproved recklessness, client offered a plea to Manslaughter 2nd Degree based on mere negligence with a sentencing range of only approximately 2 years.
Acquittal of Murder 2nd Degree and Felony Murder 2nd Degree in Shaken Baby Case
Client charged with Murder 2nd Degree, and in alternative Felony Murder 2nd Degree (shaken baby case), acquitted of both counts resulting from the defense pathologist's testimony undercutting of state's theory of causation, and the client's girlfriend as a likely suspect.
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John Hicks is known for taking on highly complex cases that most attorneys wouldn't touch, and winning them. John's reputation even had the King County Department of Defense relying on him for their most difficult cases.
John Hicks, a skilled lawyer, transitioned from insurance defense to specialize in criminal litigation. Known for winning challenging cases, including murder trials, Hicks brings resilience and determination to difficult situations.
